Frances Clifford, male, 51
Ref 53179
| Nationality: | Ireland |
| Currently based in: | TRALEE, Ireland |
| Looking for: | South Pacific Islands; |
| Experience: | 15000 ocean miles / 50000 coastal miles |
| Brian O'Sullivan & Frances Clifford. We are both experienced coastal and off-shore skippers. I, Brian, am a former RNLI Lifeboat Member with over 30 years experience in racing and cruising circles and I have also worked in the Maritime industry for over 30 years. My wife and I are participating in the World ARC circumnavigation, sailing a Lagoon 46 Catamaran. We have other friends / family joining us for various legs of the rally and we are looking for a fourth crew member. We have completed x 3 ARC rallies across the Atlantic. Sailed extensively in the Caribbean and Europe, always in our own boats. Safety, crew experience, compatibility, positivity and a can do attitude are key factors for our boat. | |
| Smoking: | non-smoker |
| Relationship status: | married |
| Dietary requirements: | None |
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| Number of years sailing: | 10+ |
| Sea miles sailed: | Ocean: 15000 / Coastal: 50000 |
| Nights at sea: | 50+ |
| I have experience as: | Captain (Offshore) |
| Sailing Skills | Experienced I have done this many times and am confident to help others less experienced. I am happy doing this day |
Competent I am competent doing this in daylight, or if there is someone more experienced with me |
Basic I have only done this a few times, but I am willing to learn |
None I have not done this before |
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| Steer a compass course |  | |||
| Keep lookout/watch-keeping | | |||
| Trimming sails – mainsail and foresail/jib | | |||
| Reefing | | |||
| Working the foredeck – setting sails including spinnakers and cruising chutes | | |||
| Navigating with GPS and paper charts at sea | | |||
| Anchoring and handling anchors | | |||
| Cooking at sea | | |||
| Using dinghies with outboard motors | | |||
| Heaving-to and other heavy weather tactics | |
Other nautical or cruising skills |
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| Using VHF radio | |
| Diesel engine maintenance | |
| Outboard engine maintenance | |
| Using radar | |
Other nautical or relevant qualifications |
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| Qualification | Awarding | Level | Year |
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| Yacht Master Off | Shore | ISA | 0 |
| First Aid at Sea | RNLI | 0 | |
| Radio Lisence SSB & VHF | 0 | ||
